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Things to do in Middle Georgia: The Georgia Peach Festival

Things to do in Middle Georgia: The Georgia Peach Festival (2023)

Hosted in Byron and Fort Valley, The Georgia Peach Festival (37th edition) is once again gearing up to show why Georgia is known as the Peach State! The Fort Valley festival starts Friday, June 2nd and runs through Saturday, June 3rd and the Byron festival will be held on Saturday, June 10th.

The Georgia Peach Festival is home to the “World’s Largest Peach Cobbler” made with 75 gallons of Georgia peaches, 150 pounds of self-rising flour, 150 pounds of sugar, 32 gallons of milk, and 90 pounds of butter. The colossal cobbler is 11 by 5 feet and 8 inches deep courtesy of peaches by Lane Southern Orchards  and Pearson Farms, and cobbler ingredients purchased by local sponsors. The giant cobbler is made in a brick oven constructed specifically for the festival in the parking lot of the Peach County Courthouse.

The Georgia Peach Festival
The festival truly does cater to everyone, evident by the vast array of events scheduled.  A few include:

  • Downtown/Farmers Markets
  • Fireworks
  • Historical Society Luncheon
  • Kids Activities
  • Live Entertainment
  • Miss Georgia Peach Announcement
  • Parade
  • Peach Eating Contest
  • Poker Run
  • Worlds Largest Peach Cobbler

The Georgia Peach Festival Details

Fort Valley Details:

When: Friday, June 2nd – Saturday, June 3rd

Times:

Friday, June 2nd:

  • 5pm: Georgia Peach Festival First Friday
  • Official Ribbon Cutting
  • Grand Opening of all Vendors & Festival Activities
  • 5pm – 10pm: Georgia Peach Festival Main Stage
    • First Friday Kickoff Party
    • AJ the DJ
    • Local Talent
    • Opening of All Vendors and Festival Activities

Saturday, June 3rd:

  • 7am – 10am:
    • Pancakes at the Fort Valley United Methodist Church Fellowship Annex, $5 Per Person
    • 301 W. Church Street, Fort Valley GA
  • 9am: Open Music by Radio Rumba “Tu Voz Latina”
  • 10am: Peachy Parade
    • Downtown Fort Valley, GA
  • 11am: Introduction of the Georgia Peach Queens
    • Bandstand Downtown Fort Valley, GA
  • Historical Society Chicken Salad Lunch
    • Mc-Arthur-Saxon House, 201 South Miller Street, Fort Valley GA
    • Contact: (770) 468-3885, $18 Per Person
  • Eat A Peach Contest
  • Big Peach Chair
  • Urban Jeep Squad Club
  • “We Run the Peach” Car Show
  • 11am – 5pm: Main Stage, Local Talent & Music Entertainment
  • 12pm: Dine with Food, Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • 2pm: World’s Largest Peach Cobbler with Chef Rich Bennett
  • 5pm: Main Stage Introduction of the Georgia Peach Queens
    • Featuring Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis & Essence Band
  • 6pm: Main Stage Concert featuring John Mark Graves
  • 7pm – 8pm: Main Stage Concert Headliner featuring CeCe Peniston and Band
  • 8:30pm: Spectacular Laser Show
    • Downtown Fort Valley, GA

Location: Downton Fort Valley, 205 West Church Street, Fort Valley GA

Contact: (478) 825-4002


Byron Details:

When: Saturday, June 10th

Time:

  • 12pm:Main Stage Local Event
  • Helicopter Rides, $60 Per Person
  • 5pm: Main Stage Concert featuring Paul Carreker aka “Big Daddy”
  • 6pm: Main Stage Concert featuring Mary Kate Farmer
  • 8pm: Main Stage Concert Headliner featuring Tobacco “RD” Band
  • 9pm: Spectacular Fireworks Show

Location: North Peach Park, 401 W. White Road, Byron GA

Contact: (478) 825-4002, georgiapeachfestival@gmail with subject ‘Peachy Parade’


The Georgia Peach Festival Event Details

Georgia Peach Festival Parade:

The Georgia Peach Festival Parade will assemble in the parking lot of The Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence on Riley Avenue at 9am and begin at 10am. The parade will feature marching units, floats, trucks, cars, and bands.

When: Saturday, June 3rd

Time: 10am

Parade Route: The Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence on Riley Avenue, proceed east on Riley, turn right proceed south on Miller, turn left proceed east on Central, turn left proceed North on Camellia Boulevard, turn left proceed West on Persons, turn right proceed North on Miller, turn left proceed West on Riley and end at The Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence

Contact: (478) 825-4002


Fort Valley Concert – CeCe Peniston

The Fort Valley Concert will feature, the Queen of Dance Music, CeCe Peniston. For over 30 years she’s been a legend in the music industry.  Patrons are encouraged to bring their own lawn and beach chairs for a night of entertainment. There will be a 3D-fireworks show held at the end of the Fort Valley concert.

When: Saturday, June 4th

Time:

  • 6pm – 8:30pm

Admission: Free

Location: Festival Park, Fort Valley GA


Byron Concerts – Tobacco “RD” Band

The Byron Concert on Saturday, June 10th will feature, the hit country band, Tobacco “RD” Band. Known for their hit country songs “Stiff Drink” and “That’s Country.”

When: Saturday, June 10th

Time:

  • 8pm

Location: North Peach Park, White Road, Byron GA


Georgia Peach Festival History

The Georgia Peach Festival began in 1986 to honor peach growers for their contribution to our state’s economy. Georgia ranks third in the nation for peach production with over half of the peach harvest cultivated in Peach County alone. The Georgia Peach Festival is split between Byron and Fort Valley every June and is the only state-sanctioned food festival.

The Georgia Peach Festival (2023)

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